The E51 has all the credentials to make the grade as a high quality business phone, but it has much more appeal than simply a work-day handset. It has a sharp and understated design and its straightforward to use if you want to access key features ea...
Abstract: Of all the E series mobiles the E51 is the most disarming. It lacks a QWERTY keyboard and so wont suit those who need to do lots of e-mail, but for information-fiends it is a tidy option. Nokia - E51 price Buy Nokia E51 securely online at a bargain p...
Dapper design. Great connectivity. Easy to use. Simple email set-up. Stunning display
The camera could be better
Not many business-class phones are this user friendly. Well connected and fat free, its straight from the smartphone top drawer ...
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Published: 2008-01-14, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
Design; Wi-Fi; HSDPA; easy-to-use keypad
Camera could be better; dedicated keys around the edge are tough to press
The Nokia E51 isnt about showing off. Even if it does look really good, its about good old fashioned ease of use with fantastic features to boot. Avoid it if youre looking for a high-end camera phone, otherwise definitely consider it ...
Compact candybar format, 3G/HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth and infrared, Plenty of builtin memory plus a microSD card slot, Excellent user ergonomics, Good battery life
Lacks twoway video calling, No builtin GPS receiver
If the Nokia E51 had a front-facing camera for video calling wed be hard pressed to find fault with it. Even so, its an excellent pocket-friendly Symbian smartphone thats packed with an impressive array of features...
Abstract: A well-rounded business phone thats far smarter than it looks, offering 3G, Wi-Fi and more. At first glance, the E51 looks quite ordinary. Thats not to say it looks bland - in fact, its quite stylish. The black livery is smart and the ultra-thin fo...
Slim, solid design; stainless steel construction; multiple dedicated buttons and shortcut keys; excellent tactility; HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo A2DP; generous 130MB of onboard memory; snappy performance.
Rose Steel version attracts fingerprints easily; preinstalled Quickoffice is read-only version; no front-facing camera for video calls; average image quality.
Simple is good, and thats what the E51 is. It may not have a fancy design, but the E51 excels in nearly all other aspects with a truckload of connectivity features, good performance and attractive price point for an enterprise phone.
